Luke 20:9

Authorized King James Version

Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ἤρξατο
G756
began he
to commence (in order of time)
#2
δὲ
G1161
Then
but, and, etc
#3
πρὸς
G4314
to
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#4
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
λαὸν
G2992
the people
a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
#6
λέγειν
G3004
to speak
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#7
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
παραβολὴν
G3850
parable
a similitude ("parable"), i.e., (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
#9
ταύτην·
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#10
Ἄνθρωπός
G444
man
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#11
τις
G5100
A certain
some or any person or object
#12
ἐφύτευσεν
G5452
planted
to set out in the earth, i.e., implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine
#13
ἀμπελῶνα
G290
a vineyard
a vineyard
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
ἐξέδοτο
G1554
forth
to give forth, i.e., (specially) to lease
#16
αὐτὸν
G846
it
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#17
γεωργοῖς
G1092
to husbandmen
a land-worker, i.e., farmer
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἀπεδήμησεν
G589
went into a far country
to go abroad, i.e., visit a foreign land
#20
χρόνους
G5550
time
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g0165, which denotes a
#21
ἱκανούς
G2425
for a long
competent (as if coming in season), i.e., ample (in amount) or fit (in character)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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